Proton has announced that it has kicked off local assembly trials for the X70 SUV. The CKD version of the car is slated to be built at the national carmaker’s new RM1.2 billion assembly plant in Tanjung Malim in the second half of this year.
While the final trim, paint and assembly lines are still in the midst of being completed (which means that no actual production has been performed), the company said it has been able begin semi-automated test runs in order for its engineers and production workers to gain experience in assembling the car. This “test assembly” was alluded to in an interview with Proton chairman Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar earlier this year.
“Proton aims to start the production of the X70 in Tanjung Malim in the second half of this year so we are working hard to ensure we hit the target. It will be a remarkable achievement as in less than two years since the signing of the agreement between DRB-Hicom and Geely, we have reached a significant milestone in our joint effort to return Proton to its position of prominence,” said Syed Faisal.
The car you see in this photo looks practically identical to the current fully-imported (CBU) version of the X70, and as such is not representative of the finalised CKD car. We’ve previously been told that we can expect some “surprises” when it comes to differences between CBU and CKD, so we’ll have to wait a bit longer for proper details of the latter.
The announcement was made during a visit by China’s minister of industry and information technology Miao Wei, accompanied by Zhejiang Geely Holding chairman Li Shufu and senior Proton executives.
Cheaper version will surely overkill the suv market
Proton X70 – CKD 1.5Turbo the Game changer.
You mean the game over since this is CKD?
Yup. Game over to Aruz. Lololol
sales of X70 and Aruz expect to skyrocket.
But Aruz Sales will not be higher. Only X70 sales will be higher as I mentioned earlier on my second post for details for X70 and Aruz
Shaw is right! Both cars sales will skyrocket. Game changing Aruz will sell 50,000 units and X70 will sell 30,000 units only
Game over for hrv and crv…..no need to add chr to the list
CHR? 1 month only sold less than 500 units.
What is Overkill The SUV Market? Can you overkill someone? If I stab somebody in the heart and they die instantly can I then stab him 3-4 more times and overkill him? If I stab him once and it doesn’t hit his heart but he dies 2 days later due to the wound did I underkill him?
yes bro. u nailed it
Habislah Perodua Aruz, soon Aruz sales will drop more because Aruz have less technology, less features, less safety features and underpowered than Proton X70. Where X70 have more technological features, more power, more safety features. So get ready Perodua cause Perodua Sales are more likely to drop. HAHAHAHA!!!
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Others need to behave while you constantly spew BS and lies about Proton? You are more delusional than expected.
Good job bro.
Good job DRB too. Untung RM340j
You know, you should really take your own advice.
Word of advice; take your word word of advice.
Proton rebadge , berpisah tiada…
Perodua Dari dulu liao…. Kini selamanya
Perodua rebadge , berpisah tiada…
It’s not a question of fuel consumption and power. They are both in a different class. Aruz is a budget oriented “SUV”, while X70 is more premium. X70 is not even competing against any Perodua.
Aruz may not be fuel guzzler on paper but due to underpower engine, owners will tekan minyak kaw-kaw hence guzzling fuel.
OTOH, X70 may drink more petrol but because it isn’t underpowered, owners can drive more conservatively.
In the end, both will end up using roughly same amount of fuel but only one of them had promised lower FC and didn’t match that statement.
Proton X70 CKD – RM80k to RM105k
Proton X50 CKD – RM60k to RM79k.
No such thing X50 from rm60k…. Expect it from RM70k n above
Rip competitors
I bet that’s in everbodys wish list.
Reality is CKD prices will not be that far from CBU prices in this case as the CBU units are enjoying ‘special’ exemptions already right now for a limited run.
kasi kurang lagi itu amount baaaa….
X70 CKD – zero or minimal reduction in pricing (extra goodies given)
X50 CKD – 69K – 89K
Go for X70 Guys. Don’t go for Hyundai because Hyundai got lots of issues like engine fire risk and airbags and others got problem
And last time those people always say go for Korean cars very very good don’t go for Japanese so lousy. And yet the most sustainable and reliable cars in the world are Japan mali.
Abesla Aruz! Now that CKD is soon to operate, deliveries won’t be limited to the 3,000 units per month shipping from Hangzhou anymore. Proton will unleashed the full flow of X70s into the market. Abesla Perodua!
Surely, when Proton X70 CKD launch in Malaysia, Perodua Aruz Sales will drop definitely
Proton X70 CKD launch in Malaysia, CBU Proton X70 sekenhen RV will drop 40k definitely
Don’t see the need to compare with Perodua, Proton are steering away from that fight already and looking at the much bigger picture today than in past years where fighting Perodua was all that mattered. Today, they are working on rebuilding their reputation and the regional market. It won’t happen overnight though but from the steps taken so far, they seem to be on track. Aruz will still sell as it appeals to a certain community with specific needs and likewise, the target market for the X50 and X70 are pretty different from those who would buy an Aruz.
Someone said that when Geely takes over, they will replace the local staff with China mari. What I see above, Proton still have majority workers are locals and even the management team are mostly locals. I counted only a dozen or so of those gathered are from Geely. Kudos to Geely for keeping faith with the current setup!
Some people refuse to accept reality. Their ego has blinded them to the point they cannot tell what is real and what only exists in their mind, delusional.
They more often than not display racist, biased prejudice against Geely, and they seem fond of their skin colour. Foolish bastards that seek to get in the way of Geely Empire’s progress.
They got their racial quotas all these years, and where did that bring them? Utter ruin. Now they have been shown the error of their way, a golden chance to redeem all past losses they have incurred, a chance that is so valuable that even if others beg, steal and plunder, they won’t get it! What did they do? Greed and lazyness made them refuse to earn their keep, instead demand special treatment, spitting on Geely’s kindness. Such rude, ungrateful behaviour, is absolutely unforgivable.
Whoever out there that insults Geely, are the enemy of Geely. I have absolutely zero mercy on them, because they deserve none. Not. One. Bit!
And to all the enemies of Geely, seek not to bar our way, for we shall win through… NO MATTER THE COST!
ALL HAIL GEELY EMPIRE!
Oh come on dude… It’s Proton OK.. Geely one of shareholders
And?
It changes nothing that Proton is destined for greatness, unless some people disrupt Geely’s grand plan for them.
Them leaders still display racist, biased prejudice against Geely, and fond of own skin colour. Foolish bastards… divide and rule play.
Dread it! Run from it! Destiny will arrive soon enough! This is the Endgame for bashers!
Double fist bump bro! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Double fist bump!
They can say whatever they want, the sales number won’t lie, the financial statements won’t lie.
Eventually they will wallow in despair, their tears will flow endlessly. And I’m gonna enjoy it. Very, very much!
Well said. Thumbs up
Wow such racist
Believe me, even CNY ads wishes also can become racial, just because there is only one (insert race) in the ads, while the rest has (insert race).
He wanted war, he will get it. He will regret crossing me so very much.
first they said geely will “chop-up” proton, close it and sell off everything, then they said will fire all malaysian staff and replace with china staff.. whats the next dumb statement they will make i wonder..? its like saying bmw will fire all the brits working in the Mini factory in the UK and replace them with germans..
Wait, that might come true with Brexit you know. Mini entire production might be moved to the Continent when that happens.
Cheaper version will be good for consumers who can own competitively priced vehicles. But what I wonder is the free gift of two diecast X70 model offer to early bird buyers of Ptoton X70 that was not delivered? A call to the Pahang Proton Regional Manager & whatsapp was not given positive response.
All early bird free gift now dashcam + Coleman cooler box (same as RM99 online booking promo.) Die-cast cancel.
I suspect delay due to supplier unable to supply or that this was Rashid Musa project and he is no longer in Edar.
Limited edition stocks. With over 12,000 new owners and 30,000 more waiting, all freebie stock gone liao.
The CKD price won’t be a big diff to the CBU unit though so I’m not expecting a big price change. But I’m confident in Proton’s ability to do it since they’ve been rebadging vehicles for 3 decades now.
P1, Geely, Mesidis, VolvoCar, Volvo Trucks, Lotus, L&C, Polestar, SMART > all
So funny, it just rebadged China car then what so proud of??? why you guys did not buy Haval Chery whatever China car before???
Haval how many service centers and Proton how many? Is that too hard to figure out?
Get rid of the sunroof for the CKD version! Really not necessary for malaysia!
Then, reduce the price even more!
aruz still has advantage of their 2 extra seat …
Hangatnya nak 2 extra seats. What you gonna do, orgy ah?
2 extra seats which is nigh unusable. Just like Porsche touting a 911 is a ‘family car’ because it has ‘4 seats’ which the rear is totally useless. Give me X70’s ADAS features any day of the time.
Thank to those responsible to make the JV between Proton and Geely becoming a reality. We are now reaping the reward.
Kudos to the previous government for the job well done.
Most importantly, QAQC must be at par level with Geely (later at par with Volvo).
This poor QAQC has plagued Proton from the those days and is one of the main reason why Msian don’t want to buy another Proton. Absolutely poor fit and finish, cheap low quality interior materials, the infamous power window problem ….
This X70 CBU fit and finish is something that only seen in imported German assembled cars. The panel gaps are equal, the doors boot bonnet are equally aligned, the smooth opening of doors boot bonnet meaning hinge alignment and balancing, the paint quality (& thick layer of paint, though orange peel effect is present but it’s due to the newer water based paints used nowadays), the sunroof runs smoothly without any water leaks even in our torrential tropical thunderstorms, the leather seats are finished beautifully nary a stitching out of place, the electric seats switches and motor function smoothly without a hitch, heck, even the foot carpets are not those cheap thin material quality with poor edge stiching, this carpets have clips to hold them in place. Proton CKD has to emulate this CBU.
Pls also re-badge XC90/60. I will buy Proton again….
CHR?? byee…
hopefully good price
At current Rm40k lower than its competitors, apa lagi mau? Mau free kah?
ada 40k ke? u mabuk ke?